WNBL Round 5 (Regular Season): Perth is upset by Geelong U.

Coincidentally all hosts won their games. Here is the last round review presented by LBM Management.

The game between second ranked Perth Lynx (5-2) and seventh ranked United (3-4) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Perth Lynx was crushed by United in Geelong 88-69. The best player for the winners was American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Lilly Rotunno (170-2004) chipped in 21 points and 10 assists. International guard Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) produced 22 points for the guests. Perth Lynx's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Geelong U. moved-up to fourth place. Perth at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Geelong U. are looking forward to face Adelaide (#5) on the road in the next round. Perth will play against Bendigo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Perth. Second ranked Perth Lynx faced 3rd placed Bendigo Spirit. Host Perth Lynx (5-2) defeated guests from Bendigo (3-2) 79-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bendigo Spirit. The former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. Amy Atwell contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds for Bendigo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Perth maintains second place with 5-2 record having just one point less than leader Townsville. Defending champion Bendigo keeps the third position with two games lost. Perth will play against Bendigo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bendigo will play against Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Canberra Capitals managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they outleveled seventh-ranked Sydney Flames 96-56. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 40-point difference suggests that Canberra Capitals is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. Jade Melbourne stepped up and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners. Unique Thompson responded with 19 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Loser Sydney Flames dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Canberra will meet league's leader Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sydney will play against Southside (#6) in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last two games of round 5 Southside was defeated by Geelong U. in a road game 66-54. Townsville smashed Adelaide at home 103-69.

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Geelong U. - Perth 88-69

The game between second ranked Perth Lynx (5-2) and seventh ranked United (3-4) was the most important one in the last round on Tuesday night. Perth Lynx was crushed by United in Geelong 88-69. The best player for the winners was American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) who had a double-double by scoring 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. point guard Lilly Rotunno (170-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists. Five United players scored in double figures. International guard Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) produced 22 points and American center Yemiyah Morris (193-1998, college: WVU) added 10 points and 7 rebounds respectively for the guests. Perth Lynx's coach rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Geelong U. moved-up to fourth place. Perth at the other side keeps the second position with two games lost. Geelong U. are looking forward to face Adelaide (#5) on the road in the next round. Perth will play against Bendigo and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: H.Mackenzie 22+12reb+4ast, R.Lilly 21+4reb+10ast, M.Clinch-Hoycard 15+4reb+1ast, S.Jazmin 14+3reb+3ast, S.Alexandra 12+8reb+1ast, P.Gemma 4+2reb+1ast
Perth: A.Atwell 22+1reb, Y.Morris 10+7reb+1ast, A.Ciabattoni 10+2reb+1ast, A.Maley 8+6reb+3ast, B.Turner 8+7reb+2ast, A.Wilson 6+5reb+6ast

Geelong U. - Southside 66-54

There was a minor upset in Geelong where 5th ranked Southside Flyers (2-3) were defeated by seventh ranked United (3-4) 66-54 on Friday. Geelong U. forced 23 Southside turnovers. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and the former international swingman Alexandra Sharp (185-1997, college: Wake Forest) chipped in 7 points and 11 rebounds. International center Cayla George (193-1989) responded with 7 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and the former international forward Isabelle Bourne (188-2000, college: Nebraska) scored 21 points. Geelong U. moved-up to fourth place. Loser Southside Flyers keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Adelaide. Geelong U. will meet Adelaide (#5) on the road in the next round. Southside will play against Sydney and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Geelong U.: H.Mackenzie 20+4reb, S.Jazmin 15+1reb+4ast, R.Lilly 11+3reb+4ast, S.Alexandra 7+11reb+2ast, M.Clinch-Hoycard 7+5reb+2ast, P.Gemma 6+5reb+3ast
Southside: I.Bourne 21+2reb+1ast, H.Peters 10+9reb+4ast, M.Rocci 10+2reb+5ast, C.George 7+16reb+4ast, I.Bowyer 6+4reb, P.Manuela 0

Canberra - Sydney 96-56

Bottom-ranked Canberra Capitals managed to get a second victory, breaking the series of four consecutive losses on Saturday night. This time they outleveled seventh-ranked Sydney Flames 96-56. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 40-point difference suggests that Canberra Capitals is in a good shape to leave the bottom place. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Sydney Flames's 26. Canberra forced 19 Sydney turnovers and had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. Canberra looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. The former international guard Jade Melbourne (178-2002, college: Arizona St.) stepped up and scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the winners and the former international forward Sara Blicavs (188-1993) chipped in 17 points. Four Canberra Capitals players scored in double figures. American forward Unique Thompson (190-1999, college: Auburn) responded with 19 points and the former international guard Lauren Nicholson (180-1993, college: SMC) scored 7 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Canberra (2-4) moved-up to seventh place. Loser Sydney Flames dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Canberra will meet league's leader Townsville on the road in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Sydney will play against Southside (#6) in Dandenong and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Canberra: B.Sara 17+3reb+3ast, S.Kadiatou 14+4reb+2ast, M.Jade 14+6reb+7ast, N.Munger 12+3reb+2ast, T.Morrell 10+10reb+2ast, P.Nyadiew 9+7reb+1ast
Sydney: U.Thompson 19+3reb+1ast, L.Nicholson 7+3reb+5ast, N.Madeleine 6+1reb, K.Froling 6+3reb+2ast, L.McSpadden 5+2reb+1ast, E.Agnes 5+4reb

Townsville - Adelaide 103-69

No shocking result in a game when first ranked Townsville Fire (5-1) smashed at home 5th ranked Adelaide Lightning (2-3) 103-69 on Saturday. Townsville dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Adelaide Lightning's 32. Townsville looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 14 passes made by Adelaide's players. The former international forward Alexandra Fowler (180-2001, college: Portland) stepped up and scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) for the winners and the former international swingman Courtney Woods (183-1997, college: NIU) chipped in 19 points and 6 assists. Five Townsville Fire players scored in double figures. point guard Dallas Loughridge (167-2004) responded with 26 points and 6 assists and American forward Sania Feagin (190-2003, college: S.Carolina) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Townsville Fire have a solid series of three victories in a row. They maintain first place with 5-1 record. Loser Adelaide Lightning keeps the fifth position with three games lost. They share it with Southside. Townsville will meet at home Canberra (#7) in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Adelaide will play against Geelong U. and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Townsville: W.Courtney 19+3reb+6ast, S.Miela 19+2reb+2ast, F.Alexandra 17+5reb+6ast, A.Ellis 14+1reb+1ast, O.Lucy 11+2reb+5ast, C.Lauren 11+5reb+4ast
Adelaide: D.Loughridge 26+3reb+6ast, S.Talbot 14+3reb+3ast, S.Feagin 14+6reb+1ast, T.Brazel 6+2reb+1ast, R.Sharne 5+1ast, P.Ruby 2+1reb

Perth - Bendigo 79-64

An exciting game between Top Four teams was played in Perth. Second ranked Perth Lynx faced 3rd placed Bendigo Spirit. Host Perth Lynx (5-2) defeated guests from Bendigo (3-2) 79-64. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Bendigo Spirit. Perth players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists. The former international forward Anneli Maley (185-1998, college: TCU) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 12 points and 16 rebounds. International guard Amy Atwell (183-1998, college: Hawaii) contributed with 21 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Four Perth Lynx players scored in double figures. American forward Mackenzie Holmes (190-2001, college: Indiana, agency: LBM Management) answered with 14 points and 8 rebounds and international guard Isobel Borlase (180-2004) added 16 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Bendigo. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Perth maintains second place with 5-2 record having just one point less than leader Townsville. Defending champion Bendigo keeps the third position with two games lost. Perth will play against Bendigo (#3) on the road in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Bendigo will play against Adelaide and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Perth: A.Amy 21+6reb+3ast, C.Alex 16+3reb, M.Anneli 12+16reb+3ast, T.Brianna 12+6reb+4ast, M.Yemiyah 5+4reb, W.Alex 4+3reb+10ast
Bendigo: I.Borlase 16+5reb+2ast, M.Megan 14+8reb+3ast, K.Griffin 6+9reb, B.Georgia 6+4reb+2ast, M.Tolo 6+6reb+3ast, O.Pollerd 5+8reb